Learning Disability Service Holds Victory Day Celebrations

News item posted: 19 June 2017

Visitors and Residents of Turning Point's Weaver Courtlearning
disability service in Bradfordgot together to celebrate Victory
Day, 1940's style on Friday 4th May. Staff and residents
were dressed up in 1940's costumes, showing visitors around their
reminiscence room which contains a selection of wartime
memorabilia. It was also a chance to find out how Turning
Point is supporting individuals with a learning disability to lead
more independent and fulfilling lives.

Caroline Byrne works atWeaver Courtand has helped to organise
the event. She said;"We decided to hold a Victory Day party
as a lot of the residents atWeaver Courtwere alive during the war
and enjoy the music from that era. It also gave them a chance
to spend quality time with their family and friends in a fun and
welcoming environment."

"The event was really fantastic from start to finish, everyone
has gone home absolutely beaming, especially the winners of the
raffle and tombola. I'm just really proud of the whole team who
have pulled together to organise this, just like people did during
the war."

Juliet lives atWeaver Courtand attended the event. Her
mother, Anne is pleased with the support her daughter is receiving
from Turning Point. She said;"Entrusting the care of a
daughter or son with disabilities to someone outside the family is
an experience fraught with feelings of anxiety and apprehension, as
it was for us when our daughter, Juliet, went to live as a resident
atWeaver Court.

"It is a happy home where she is looked after by a wonderful
team of caring, dedicated, friendly and helpful staff and
where her individual needs and interests are catered for.
Parents and carers are always welcome to visit, to discuss any
worries or problems, and we are often invited to parties, coffee
mornings and other events such as this one. It is a lifeline
for us all."

Family and friends attending the event also enjoyed a buffet
lunch along with two hours of entertainment, including the 'Singing
Sweethearts' and a tribute to Vera Lynn. Any proceeds made from the
raffle will go towards future events for the residents.